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W219002

Sigma-Aldrich

Butyl butyryllactate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(1-butoxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl) butanoate, Butyl O-butyryllactate, Butyl butyrolactate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(O2CCH2CH2CH3)CO2(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
216.27
FEMA Number:
2190
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
2107
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.491
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.415-1.425 (lit.)

bp

90 °C/2 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.972 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

butter; cheese; creamy; waxy

SMILES string

CCCCOC(=O)C(C)OC(=O)CCC

InChI

1S/C11H20O4/c1-4-6-8-14-11(13)9(3)15-10(12)7-5-2/h9H,4-8H2,1-3H3

InChI key

NORZZKKLCYMBBF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, butyl butyryllactate, CAS Registry Number 7492-70-8.: This study conducted a comprehensive safety assessment of butyl butyryllactate, focusing on its use as a fragrance ingredient. The research evaluated its toxicological profile and potential health impacts, concluding it to be safe for use under specified conditions (Api et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 5 ppm

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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